"I think it's one of the most beautiful crayfish," Lukhaup told The Washington Post. "It's very striking."

Unfortunately, as Lukhaup explains in his study, the crayfish is threatened by hungry locals and unscrupulous aquarium suppliers.

"Clearly, the continued collection of these crayfish for the trade is not a sustainable practice, and if the popularity of the species continues, a conservation management plan will have to be developed, including a captive breeding program," he wrote.

Guys, this crayfish is brand new. If you need crustaceans for pets, stick to sea monkeys.

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This undated image provided by the Monterey Bay Aquarium Foundation shows Toola, a sea otter who died at the aquarium, Saturday March 3, 2012, in Monterey, Calif. Believed to be 15 or 16, Toola succumbed to natural causes and to the infirmities of age, an aquarium spokesman said. (AP Photo/Monterey Bay Aquarium)